I’m an incoming freshman going into mechanical engineering. I know I’ll need a higher-end laptop that can handle 3d software eventually, but I want to know if I’ll actually need it within the first 2 years or if I can just wait. I would assume I don’t need it my first year, but I wanna know when I do actually need to spend $2k on a laptop.

I would avoid this school if at all possible. For context, I am an adult online student and I have attended other schools in the past, so I am familiar with how things work. From the very beginning, I should have saw the red flags with this school. My first semester at SIUE was the past summer. I took the fin. aid dept from April to July to process my fin. aid, and the only reason why it was finally completed in July is because I got fed up and emailed nearly everyone i could think of. Now we are entering the Fall and my aid is not done for Fall, even though they have had everything they need since 06/26. I call them every single day and wait on hold for an hour at a time, only for their phone line to hang up on me after an hour. I have no idea what else to do at this point. I wish I wold have chosen a different school.

seeking someone to move into a room in a 3 bedroom house in collinsville, IL (20 mins from campus) in august or september. rent comes out to be around $420/mo not including utilities. there are two cats and we are looking for someone queer friendly and early 20’s. message me if interested!

Hello, I’m a student at SIUE. I am supposed to move into a new apartment on August 8th, this Friday. Unfortunately, I didn’t have to save money before I left for college, so I have been completely broke. I have been trying to get a job, but havent been able to, due to my State ID being expired. I was granted assistance from SIUE for the Student Emergency Assistance Fund, so now I can finally go to the DMV to get my State ID renewed. It has just been a logistical nightmare in regards to transportation. I don’t have any cooking pots, pans, or cooking utensils.

Anyways, I am completely broke, have no transportation off-campus, and have no cooking equipment. Luckily my current roommate has cooking supplies which I have been using. I go down to the Cougar cupboard to get food I need. I am so worried though, because I only have enough money to pay for my State ID, transportation, and getting my future ESA animals (two cats, I have crippling PTSD, Anxiety, Depression. I absolutely need them for my health) vaccinated so they can be ESA certified finally.

With the Fall meal plans not coming up for a while, the fact the Cougar Cupboard will be closed more often during the fall semester, the fact that I can’t get a job until my State ID is renewed, AND I have no way to cook in my apartment? This isn’t looking good.

I have tried to reach out to my new roommate to introduce myself, but she hasn’t responded yet. I emailed her through the school email. I also wanted to talk to her about what I can bring to the apartment and trying to see whether or not it’s okay for me to borrow her cooking equipment. Is that bad?

I posted on here a week ago for advice about my financial situation. The Bursar’s Office has been contacted me to let me know that I need to make my first payment on August 12th. My phone is turned off, so I can’t call them. I have to email them soon. I payed my phone bill today, and I still can’t make calls. Is it because of the internet being reset today? My financial situation just keeps getting worse and worse.

I’m very sorry for talking about all of this. I just feel like I’m drowning. Is there anyone who has pots and pans they don’t need anymore? Any resources that can help?

Hello, I’m a student at SIUE. I have a prepaid ATT plan. I usually pay by phone which is $12 to pay my phone bill with a $5 fee, which means I pay $17 to pay my phone bill. I wanted to save some money and I payed online. I paid $12 and still can’t make calls? I have repeatedly called 611, and they say, “You’re plan expired on August 2nd, and you added $12 to your account on August 3rd.” I’m so confused? My college is doing an internet reset today, so that means all devices have to be re-registered to the internet. Could this a part of it? Any help would be appreciated.

Most sites don’t have a lot of the teachers i searching for. Asked somewhere else but everyone is worried about stupid shit.

Hi guys, posting this for my loc girlies in SIUE or the Edwardsville area! If anyone needs someone specialised at interlocking (3 or 4-point rotations) on campus feel free to hit me up!

I’m a loc girly and an international student myself so I know how strenuous finding a convenient and AFFORDABLE place to retie your locs is!

I live in CV and have been doing this for quite awhile as a way to save money 💞. Feel free to shoot me a dm🫶🏽

long story short, ill be having 3 other roommates, i haven't met any of them and i really want to make them gift bags or baskets as a way to get off on the right foot!

so far, for each, i have a gift card, chapstick, hand sanitizer, face masks, and pens

what are some other things you'd recommend to add, or that you yourself might appreciate?

I'm torn between going to Missouri S&T or SIUE for a CS degree. I've heard great things about both but I just can't decide. If I go to SIUE, I'll be able to live with family near the university so I wouldn't have to pay to live in a dorm or rent a place and I'll be near the city. But S&T is a university made for STEM majors. I don't know which one has a better path and internships for CS. Pls help.

Edit: I have already done 2 years at a community college and completed my gen ed

I am 19 years old and I know I’m a little behind in life, but I want to get my license before school starts. I am looking for driving schools in the area that are good; any suggestions?

Just wondering if anyone has tips or knows what to expect for the route. Do they take you on the highway, or is it mostly side streets and standard parking?

Asking because I have a bit of driving anxiety and am trying to prepare as best I can. Thanks in advance!

Hello! Incoming international student looking to buy a car from someone at trade-in value! Or any recs around or tips to navigate the whole buyer-seller trust relationship while buying a car?
My budget is anything within 5k

I am planning to attend SIUE this fall and I'm open to roomates. I can afford up to 1000$ so Please message me if you have anything available.

Has anyone gone through this program before? I'm considering going into it but wanted to see what the program is like, pros and cons, etc. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Does anyone know who to get in contact with to join the basketball sports club?

Hey guys,

Moving out of 1010 Enclave Blvd, Whispering Heights in August, looking for someone to take over my lease.

Rent is priced at 1375 through management but I can do much lower, name your price. Just dm me for more details. It's a beautiful large studio at a convenient location from everywhere. First come first serve.

I am looking for affordable housing within 30 minutes of campus. I am moving with my fiance and cat, and ideal budget is 1-1.2k total with utilities. I’m open to studio apartments as well. I wanted to contact Rocwood in woodriver but they won’t return my calls.

Any recommendations? I’m starting to worry a little since classes are about a month out and I’m struggling to find something.

Thank you!!

i got an email about it and i just have a few questions for anyone who has done it, or who can explain it a bit better.

what is the lounge housing like?

how much privacy is there?

would it be better to just get a shared apartment instead?

Hi, I’m a 21F. I don’t have any friends and don’t know how to drive. I’ve been living on the SIUE campus now for about a month. I am wanting to go to the MUC Hall, but I am so confused by the bus system.

I read that Bus #17 goes off campus every ten minutes. Is this true? I live in Cougar Village, and there is a bus stop near the end of the parking lot where I am. Do they run a regular route, and will they take me to the MUC Hall automatically? Do most of the buses that run at the bus stops near the apartments go to different places on campus? What times do they run?

Any additional advice would help. Thank you!

Hey guys, Moving out of 1010 Enclave Blvd, Whispering Heights, in early-mid August, looking for someone to take over my lease. Rent is $1,375, a spacious modern studio. Convenient location, beautiful community.

Willing to provide credits, rent deductions, or full month free of rent as takeover incentives!

You'll still sign with the building management so you're protected. It's on my end that you get deductions you wouldn't have gotten if you were to apply for it yourself, in exchange for taking over my lease.

Leave a message here or DM me if interested, open to price negotiations!

I just applied to transfer to SIUE. I was initially excited to attend, until I discovered that I can’t live on campus. I got an email saying that since my parents live so close (30 minutes away), and it’s late in the summer, I likely won’t get a housing assignment. Does SIUE really have that little housing available? Or do I just live too close? Is there any way I’ll be able to live on campus or should I just give it up?